SUPERVISOR HEALTH PROTECTION
Top Benefits
About the role
Job ID: 58436
Job Category: Project Management
Division & Section: Public Health, Health Protection
Work Location: 55 John Street, Metro Hall, Toronto
Job Type & Duration: Two (2) Temporary 18 months vacancies, Full-time
Salary: $103,431.00 - $141,247.00
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 23-Jul-2025 to 06-Aug-2025
Job Description:
To supervise the planning, development, implementation, work distribution, and evaluation of an assigned City-wide Health Protection directorate program overseen by Toronto Public Health (TPH). To provide expertise and oversee work efforts focused on disease prevention and control, surveillance and monitoring, health promotion, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and advocacy for health equity, ensuring compliance with program guidelines and pivoting of resources to address urgent needs.
Major Responsibilities:
- Supervises frontline staff (e.g., Public Health Inspectors Public Health Nurses, Support Assistants, etc.), and provides ongoing consultation, direction and guidance to staff related to assigned work.
- Supervises the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning, and reviewing of work.
- Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests.
- Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, hears grievances, and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
- Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
- Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
- Motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
- Plans, implements and evaluates program policies and procedures. Supervises the development of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Indicators for programs, providing input and guidance to staff.
- Supervises the investigation of outbreaks and health concerns relating to the Health Protection mandate.
- Ensures that cases and contacts of diseases of public health significance, and outbreaks are properly assessed, investigated, managed and followed up as per Ontario Public Health Standards, provincial and local legislation, and TPH's policies and procedures.
- Ensures the Program is compliant with relevant legislation and standards, (e.g., College of Nurses of Ontario, Regulated Health Care Professionals Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Child and Family Services Act, Health Protection and Promotion Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Workplace Harassment, Occupational Health and Safety, Confidentiality, etc.). Keeps abreast of changes to legislation impact scope of work.
- Periodically reviews epidemiological data, aggregate patient data, health systems data, and health research data, to track disease trends, assess risk factors, inform policies, and allocate resources effectively.
Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
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Bachelor's degree in Health or Social Science AND Certificate in Public Health Inspection for Canada C.P.H.I. (C); OR a Bachelor's degree in Nursing AND licensed as a Registered Nurse in the province of Ontario.
-
Considerable experience in case investigations, contact follow-up and outbreak management with a variety of diseases of public health significance.
-
Experience in supervision of staff or leadership of staff groups.
-
Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective working relationships and to interact effectively with individuals and organizations within the community, including physicians and health care facilities.
-
Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
-
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
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Knowledge of epidemiological principles and practices.
-
Familiarity with computerized information systems.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.
Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
About City of Toronto
The City of Toronto is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workplace culture, and strives to build a workforce that reflects the citizens it serves. We are committed to building a high performing public service, with strong and effective leaders to enable service excellence, through high engagement and healthy and safe workplaces.
Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses.
Toronto Public Service consists of approximately 35,771 employees, providing programs and services to Toronto residents, businesses and visitors. Additionally, the City of Toronto has a number of agencies and corporations including the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Public Library and the Toronto Transit Commission, which make up the broader municipal organization.
There are 44 operating divisions and offices providing an extensive level of programs and services. We offer diverse career opportunities across a wide variety of professional, trade, administrative, managerial and other employment roles. The Toronto Public Service has won numerous awards for quality, innovation and efficiency in delivering citizen-focused services. We are proud to have been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Top Family Friendly Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers.
Consider joining the award-winning Toronto Public Service and help us make a difference in a great City!
SUPERVISOR HEALTH PROTECTION
Top Benefits
About the role
Job ID: 58436
Job Category: Project Management
Division & Section: Public Health, Health Protection
Work Location: 55 John Street, Metro Hall, Toronto
Job Type & Duration: Two (2) Temporary 18 months vacancies, Full-time
Salary: $103,431.00 - $141,247.00
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 23-Jul-2025 to 06-Aug-2025
Job Description:
To supervise the planning, development, implementation, work distribution, and evaluation of an assigned City-wide Health Protection directorate program overseen by Toronto Public Health (TPH). To provide expertise and oversee work efforts focused on disease prevention and control, surveillance and monitoring, health promotion, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and advocacy for health equity, ensuring compliance with program guidelines and pivoting of resources to address urgent needs.
Major Responsibilities:
- Supervises frontline staff (e.g., Public Health Inspectors Public Health Nurses, Support Assistants, etc.), and provides ongoing consultation, direction and guidance to staff related to assigned work.
- Supervises the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning, and reviewing of work.
- Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests.
- Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, hears grievances, and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
- Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
- Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
- Motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
- Plans, implements and evaluates program policies and procedures. Supervises the development of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Indicators for programs, providing input and guidance to staff.
- Supervises the investigation of outbreaks and health concerns relating to the Health Protection mandate.
- Ensures that cases and contacts of diseases of public health significance, and outbreaks are properly assessed, investigated, managed and followed up as per Ontario Public Health Standards, provincial and local legislation, and TPH's policies and procedures.
- Ensures the Program is compliant with relevant legislation and standards, (e.g., College of Nurses of Ontario, Regulated Health Care Professionals Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Child and Family Services Act, Health Protection and Promotion Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Workplace Harassment, Occupational Health and Safety, Confidentiality, etc.). Keeps abreast of changes to legislation impact scope of work.
- Periodically reviews epidemiological data, aggregate patient data, health systems data, and health research data, to track disease trends, assess risk factors, inform policies, and allocate resources effectively.
Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
-
Bachelor's degree in Health or Social Science AND Certificate in Public Health Inspection for Canada C.P.H.I. (C); OR a Bachelor's degree in Nursing AND licensed as a Registered Nurse in the province of Ontario.
-
Considerable experience in case investigations, contact follow-up and outbreak management with a variety of diseases of public health significance.
-
Experience in supervision of staff or leadership of staff groups.
-
Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective working relationships and to interact effectively with individuals and organizations within the community, including physicians and health care facilities.
-
Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
-
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
-
Knowledge of epidemiological principles and practices.
-
Familiarity with computerized information systems.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.
Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
About City of Toronto
The City of Toronto is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workplace culture, and strives to build a workforce that reflects the citizens it serves. We are committed to building a high performing public service, with strong and effective leaders to enable service excellence, through high engagement and healthy and safe workplaces.
Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses.
Toronto Public Service consists of approximately 35,771 employees, providing programs and services to Toronto residents, businesses and visitors. Additionally, the City of Toronto has a number of agencies and corporations including the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Public Library and the Toronto Transit Commission, which make up the broader municipal organization.
There are 44 operating divisions and offices providing an extensive level of programs and services. We offer diverse career opportunities across a wide variety of professional, trade, administrative, managerial and other employment roles. The Toronto Public Service has won numerous awards for quality, innovation and efficiency in delivering citizen-focused services. We are proud to have been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Top Family Friendly Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers.
Consider joining the award-winning Toronto Public Service and help us make a difference in a great City!